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Development of a Nursing Care Protocol for Patients with Stroke in the First 24 Hours of Thrombolysis
Abstract: Even though thrombolysis in acute stroke predicts good outcome, these patients are at risk for developing complications of thrombolysis as well as the disease itself. Strict monitoring and effective interventions initiated early in the first 24 h can enhance the recovery process and minimize functional disability. This methodological study was undertaken to study the current practices of nursing care and to develop a nursing care protocol for the care of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 27–39 Read article
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Acoustic Cue for Stress Perception in Kannada Speaking Children
Abstract: The perception of prosody is necessary to understand the intent of a spoken utterance, especially to appreciate the intricacies of a language. Prosody or the supra-segmental component is made up of stress (accent), intonation and the rhythmic (timing) patterns of language. Stress indicates the most prominent syllable/word in an utterance. Literature suggests language-specific acoustic cues for stress perception. Hence the present study was aimed to determine the major acoustic correlate …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Post Electro Somatic Therapy Health Problems Among the Schizophrenic Patients Admitted in Private Hospitals at Selected District
Abstract: Introduction: Health is complete state of physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing and not merely the absence of diseases and infirmity. Mental health is state of balance between the individual and the surrounding world, a state of harmony between one self and others, a co existence between the realities of self and that of other people and the environment. Methodology: The Research design and approach is Non experimental, descriptive research …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Serum Advanced Oxidation Protein Products (Aopp) in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Oscc): Possible Markers of Diagnostic Significance
Abstract: The aim of this study was to measure the concentrations/levels of serum, total proteins and advanced oxidation protein products as the markers of oxidant mediated protein damage in the sera of patients with oral cancers. The study consisted of the sera analysis of serum total protein, albumin and advanced oxidation protein products’ levels in 30 age and sex-matched controls, 60 patients with reported pre-cancerous lesions and/or conditions and 60 patients …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 16–29 Read article
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Ewing’s Sarcoma (ES): A Single Centre Retrospective Study
Abstract: The treatment of Ewing’s sarcoma (ES), which is thought to be derived from primitive mesenchymal cells, involves chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy. While there is ample data in the world literature showing drastic changes in outcome of this disease, prognosis in Indian patients is largely unknown due to dearth of studies in our setting. The objective of the present study was to study the clinical, pathologic, cytogenetic profile and outcome of …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Herbal Treatment of Cancer
Abstract: Cancer, one of the most deadly challenges spreading drastically in 21st century, has now officially become the most dangerous killer in the world according to the World Health Organization. We can’t deny the fact that cancer is related to adversary of modernization and advanced pattern of irregular and stressed life dominated by western medicine. Scientists are making their best efforts to fight this disease; however the sure-shot cure is still …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 4–10 Read article
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Assess the Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy on Health Status among Blood Cancer Patients Receiving Cancer Treating Medications in Selected Hospital
Abstract: Introduction: Cancer can be regarded as a group of diseases characterized by an i) abnormal growth of cells ii) ability to invade adjacent tissues and even distant organs, and iii) the eventual death of the affected patient if the tumour has progressed beyond that stage when it can be successfully removed. Cancer can occur at any site or tissue of the body and may involve any type of cells. Cancer …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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A Review on Estimation of Hb Percentage and Electrophoretic Pattern in Low Hb Count Cancer Patient
Abstract: Haemoglobin is a protein in the red blood cells that carry oxygen. Hb evaluation is a fast, valid and trustworthy method to detect blood deficiency. Direct cyanmethemoglobin has been the gold standard method for Hb estimation but there are many other methods available as well, for example, haemoglobin colour scale, Sahli method, Lovibond-Drabkin method, Tallqvist technique, copper sulphate method, HemoCue, automated haematology analysers and complete blood count to name a …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 29–32 Read article
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A quasi experimental study on effect of sponge bath on reducing discomfort among post operative general surgery patients in a selected Hospital at Chandigarh 2011
Abstract: Background: Bathing is considered a necessary and therapeutic nursing intervention since it provides hygienic care for clients. Bathing removes sweat, oil, dirt and micro-organisms from the skin, assists in decreasing body odour and the potential for infection, stimulates circulation and provides clients with a refreshed and comforted feeling. Objective: To study the effect of sponge bath on reducing discomfort among post operative general surgery patients. Methods: Study was conducted on …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Post-operative Wound Sepsis and Prophylactic Antibiotic
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Post-operative wound sepsis has been an area of prime interest as tackling it has been a surgeon’s primary role. They have been treating patients in sepsis and preventing sepsis in their operative work. With the advent of modern antibiotics, rate of incidence hasreceded. Timing of antibiotic administration is critical to efficacy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of post-operative wound infection in A.J. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Meningitis to Parapharyngeal Abscess: A Far Cry
Abstract: A 28-year-old male presented with neck stiffness, fever, headache and palatal palsy. The patient was provisionally diagnosed as a case of meningismus with isolated palatal palsy on the basis of a normal MRI brain and CSF examination. A week later after the above episode, the patient reported with discharge of pus from the floor of external auditory canal. Patient was diagnosed as retropharyngeal abscess going to the external auditory canal …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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An Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Valsalva Maneuver Prior to Intravenous Cannulation on Pain Perception among Patients Undergoing Venous Cannulation at HAHC Hospital in Delhi
Abstract: An experimental study was done to assess the effectiveness of valsalva maneuver prior to IV cannulation on pain perception among patients undergoing venous cannulation at HAHC hospital in Delhi. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of pain during IV cannulation among the experimental group, to assess the level of pain during IV cannulation among the control group, to compare the level of pain during IV cannulation …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Comparison between Intravenous Injection of Iron Sucrose and Oral Administration of Iron for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy
Abstract: The aim of this study was to compare the therapeutic benefits of intravenous iron and oral iron administration for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in pregnancy. A total of 50 patients with gestational age between 25 and 35 weeks with established IDA with Hemoglobin (Hb) 7–9 g/dl were randomized to receive either oral ferrous sulphate 200 mg twice daily or required dose of intravenous iron sucrose 200 mg …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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Application of Herbal Medicine and Oxygen Infusions into the Duodenal Lumen in Severe Acute Pancreatitis
Abstract: Background: Severe acute pancreatitis is associated with a high rate of complications and significant mortality. Although surgical intervention has been widely introduced instead of open surgery in treating severe acute pancreatitis, there have been still complications and mortality associated with severe acute pancreatitis. Object: Our study aimed at reducing complications and mortality associated with severe acute pancreatitis. Methods: Herbal medicine (Korean rhubarb) and oxygen infusions into the duodenal lumen combined …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Thyroid Abscess: Presentation and Management: A Case Report in Adult Patient
Abstract: Introduction: Thyroid abscess is an uncommon condition. This is due to: 1) anatomical factors in the form of rich blood supply and well developed capsule; and 2) physiological factors such as high iodine content. Both Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis (AST) and thyroid abscess represent 0.1 to 0.7% of the thyroid lesions managed surgically. Aim: To raise the clinical suspicion of this condition among clinicians so that it can be diagnosed early …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Intermittent Irrigation with Systemic Antibiotic Suppression followed by One-stage Revision in Delayed Periprosthetic Hip Infection Cases: Reinfection Rate
Abstract: Background: Success rate of one-stage revision remains controversial in patients with delayed periprosthetic joint infection after primary cementless hip arthroplasty. We evaluated the reinfection-free efficacy of negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and intermittent pulsatile irrigation (IPR) using chlorhexidine/povidone iodide combined with systemic antibiotic suppression (SAS) followed by one-stage exchange procedure with NPWT in those patients. Materials and Method: Reinfection rate was assessed in randomly selected forty-two cases (group A) with NPWT-IPR-SAS …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Selenium Contamination of Groundwater of Malwa Belt of Punjab (India)
Abstract: Punjab is facing a crisis situation due to high levels of uranium, arsenic and selenium in underground water table of Punjab. Malwa belt of Punjab, namely, Ludhiana, Ferozepur, Roop Nagar and Fatehgarh sahib districts have high selenium contents in groundwater. Selenium Acceptable Limit (AL) for groundwater is fixed at 0.01 mg/l (ppm) by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). In this report, groundwater quality data pertaining to selenium in the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Selenium Contamination of Groundwater of Doaba Belt of Punjab (India)
Abstract: Punjab is facing a crisis situation due to high levels of uranium, arsenic and selenium in underground water table of Punjab. Doaba belt of Punjab, namely, Jallandhar, Kapurthala and Hoshiarpur districts have high selenium contents in groundwater. Selenium Acceptable limit (AL) for groundwater is fixed at 0.01 mg/l (ppm) by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). In this report, groundwater quality data pertaining to selenium in the Doaba belt is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Evaluation of Metal Pollution in Wetlands Using Fish as an Indicator
Abstract: The current study has attempted to document the heavy metal pollution in wetlands using fish as an indicator. Heavy metals are one of the most toxic, persistent and widespread groups of contaminants in aquatic systems. Their effects may often occur and remain unrecognized at the individual level but slowly, over a period of time, show up at a population level. Over a few decades globally there has been growing interest …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Carbon Nanoparticles: Occupational Exposure and Genotoxic Effects
Abstract: The field of nanotechnology is revolutionizing today’s era by being the fastest emerging field. Though nanotechnology is the boon to the society, the potential toxicity of these nanoparticles should not be ignored as they can affect anyone from microbes to humans. The main focus of this paper is the toxicity of nanoparticles because people working in these areas, prone to nanoparticles are at high risk due to its toxic property. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–26 Read article